Members of the Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith discuss the recent legislative session at a news conference on Friday.

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Alexandria Burris
aburris@gannett.com

The 2014 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature had a bittersweet ending for the Northern and Central Louisiana Interfaith, a local coalition that fought to get human trafficking legislation and payday loan reform passed.

The Legislature passed HB 569, which authorizes district courts to designate a section of court for human trafficking cases; provides training on human trafficking to presiding judges; and extends support services for victims.

But the Legislature voted down bills aimed at capping payday loan fees and limiting the number of loans a borrower can take out each ...